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CETAG Demands Closure of Colleges

 A group of teacher trainees in the Ashanti region is calling for the temporary closure of 46 colleges across Ghana due to an ongoing strike by their instructors. The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) initiated the strike after the government failed to fulfill its commitment to implement certain mandatory arbitration awards.



The students are voicing concerns about the negative impact of the strike on their academic progress and mental well-being. With classrooms in all 46 colleges remaining empty, the strike, which began on June 14, has now entered its eighth week, severely disrupting the students' education.


"We find ourselves in a state of uncertainty, unsure whether to stay on campus or go home. Our academic progress is on hold, threatening our future careers as qualified teachers. The financial strain is also taking a toll on our mental health," said Manuel Opoku Duah, the group's convener.


The students, who are increasingly frustrated by the situation, are demanding that the colleges be closed so they can return home. They argue that since there has been no engagement with their teachers for more than 21 days, the closure is necessary. Additionally, they are urging for the implementation of the IN-IN-OUT system, which would allow level 400 trainees to return to campus, as many of their tenancy agreements are set to expire in October.


Another concern raised by the students is the nonpayment of their six-month trainee allowances, which are essential for covering their living expenses.

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